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thinkingParticles™ Release 3.0 is like no other product from cebas Visual Technology Inc. This plug-in offers an unlimited amount of features. This is because thinkingParticles has the flexibility of a programming language; its usability is limited only by the creativity of the 3ds Max artist. Remember, you do not need to learn programming or be able to write a single line of code to use thinkingParticles in 3ds Max. Everything is done through a visual wiring interface.

Below is a short list of the main features:

Several hours of Training Videos with shipping product
Fully rule-based particle system
Updated user interface and workflow
Procedural referencing system for non-linear animation
Complete particle baking option into 3ds Max objects
Dynamics Simulation Recording for all particles
MatterWaves as rule-based operator included
Any 3ds Max object may be turned into a particle
Full hierarchical Condition and Operator workflow
One or many particles can be accessed at any time
Automatic and intelligent rule-based Object Fragmentation
Advanced Object Tracking features to handle mesh animation
Multi Purpose Complex Operators
Advanced and highly optimized Particle Dynamic Engine
Full support of Particle/Object interaction
Complete object parameter access "through" particles
Advanced "Blurp" Operator to handle complex particle morph effects
Ultra fast Real-time Particle/Object Collision Detection
Particles may be affected by 3ds Max geometry
Full support for Character Studio 2.2 Bipeds to manage Crowd Control
Instanced and morphable Skin or Physique Modifier support
Special IK handling routines for real-time Crowd Control
Advanced Wire Setup View for easier behavior setup
Real particle Paint Support (particles carry color information)
Extended PyroCluster support to access individual particles
100% integration into 3ds Max workflow
All particle Space Warps are supported
Enhanced and real-time rule-based Dynamics Engine

This feature list represents only a fraction of the total features available with which to create powerful visual effects with thinkingParticles. The possibilities are endless.